第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

Many teachers believe that the responsibilities for learning lie in students. If a long reading assignment is given, instructors  36  students to be familiar with the  37  in the reading even if they don't discuss it in class or take an exam. The  38  student is considered to be  39  who is motivated to learn for the 40 of learning, not the one interested only in getting high grades. Sometimes homework is returned  41  brief written comments but without a grade. Even if a grade is not given, the student is  42  for learning the material assigned. When research is 43 , the professor expects the student to take it actively and to complete it with 44  guidance. It is the 45 responsibility to find books, magazines, and articles in the library. Professors do not have the time to explain 46 a university library works; they expect students, 47 graduate students, to be able to exhaust(用尽) the reference 48  in the library. Professors will help students who need it, but  49  that their students should not be 50 dependent on them. In the United States, professors have many other duties 51 teaching, such as administrative(管理的) or research work.52 , the time that a professor can spend with a student outside of class is 53 . If a student has problems with classroom work, the student should either 54 a professor during office hour 55 make an appointment.

36.   A.expect  B.make   C.hope    D.prepare

37.   A.suggestion   B.title     C.headline      D.information

38.   A.poor    B.ideal    C.common      D.disappointed

39.   A.such    B.one      C.any      D.some

40.   A.fun      B.work    C.sake     D.prize

41.   A.by       B.in C.for       D.with

42.   A.criticized     B.asked   C.responsible       D.dismissed

43.   A.collected     B.distributed   C.assigned      D.finished

44.   A.maximum   B.minimum    C.possible       D.practical

45.   A.student's      B.professor's   C.assistant's     D.librarian's

46.   A.when   B.what    C.why     D.how

47.   A.particularly B.truly    C.obviously    D.rarely

48.   A.selections    B.collections   C.sources D.origins

49.   A.hate     B.dislike  C.like      D.prefer

50.   A.too      B.such     C.much   D.more

51.   A.but      B.except  C.with     D.besides

52.   A.However     B.Therefore    C.Furthermore       D.Otherwise

53.   A.plentiful      B.limited C.irregular      D.enough

54.   A.greet    B.annoy  C.approach     D.turn

55.   A.or B.and      C.to D.but

E

Teachers have long said that success is its own reward. But these days, some students are finding that good grades can bring them cash and luxury gifts.

In at least a dozen states this school year, students who bring home top marks can expect more than just thankfulness.

The most ambitious experiment began in September, when seven states—Arkansas, Alabama, Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Virginia and Washington—won spots in an Mobil?funded program that, in most cases, pays students $100 for each passing grade on advanced placement(AP) college?prep exams.

It’s an effort to get low?income and minority students interested in the courses, says Tommie Sue Anthony, president of the Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science. “We still have students who are not sure of the value, who are not willing to take the courses.” she says, “Probably the motivation will make a difference with those students.”

Gregg Fleisher of the National Math and Science Initiative, which runs the seven?state program, says the effort is modeled on a program adopted by Dallas in the 1995-1996 school year that saw AP course?taking jump obviously. That program is now statewide.

While many educators would be against offering kids cash for good grades, Fleisher and others say the idea is simple. “It’s an encouragement to get them to basically make the right decision and choose a more strict class.” he says, “This teaches them that if they work at something very hard and have a lot of support, they can do something they didn’t think they could do.”

An analysis of the Texas program last month by Cornell economist C.Kirabo Jackson found that it linked to a 30% rise in the number of students with high SAT and ACT scores and an 8% rise in college?going students.

(Notes:1.SAT:美国学术能力评估考试; 2.ACT:美国大学入学考试。)

51.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A.Success is its own reward.           B.Success makes a difference.

C.Good grades deserves gratitude.      D.A new motivation for students.

52.What’s the purpose of the experiment?

A.To get relatively poor students interested in their studies.

B.To help poor students to keep on with education.

C.To offer poor students luxury gifts on their birthdays.

D.To make an effort to raise the value of money.

53.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A.Students who top at college?prep exams get $100.

B.The program was probably first adopted by Dallas.

C.The program has been going on half a dozen states this year.

D.The program didn’t have any effect on student’s achievements.

54.What is the writer’s attitude toward offering kids cash for good grades?

A.Favorable.     B.Worried.        C.Opposed.          D.Confident.

55.According to the passage, the program_______.

A.makes everything possible            B.encourages students to study harder

C.helps students choose right classes      D.teaches students to spend money

C

In many societies, there is often greater acceptance of light skin than dark skin. Light skin may be seen as a mark of beauty, intelligence and success. These beliefs can lead to social pressure even within the same racial group, if some members are darker skinned than others.

The result is that skin lightening has become a common activity across Africa, Asia and other areas of the world. More and more people with dark skin are using skin?lightening products, even if they may face health risks.

They believe that having whiter skin will improve their lives. Many people think they will have a better chance of getting a job or marrying into a better family. Or they want to look like what their society generally considers beautiful.

Some beauty care products and soaps contain chemicals that make skin lighter. This process is also called bleaching. But some of the chemicals are extremely dangerous. One of the most dangerous is hydroquinone.

Hydroquinone has been banned in several countries. This chemical has been linked to kidney damage and some kinds of cancer. It also causes low birth weight in babies when mothers use it during pregnancy.

At first, bleaching products make the skin color lighter. But after long term use they can cause problems. They can even make some skin darker. The chemicals in the products block and break down the natural process that gives color to skin. The skin loses its natural barrier to protect against sunlight. Then the skin can become thick and discolored. Usually the person will use more of the product in an effort to correct the problem, but this only makes it worse.

Fatimata Ly treats skin conditions in the Senegalese capital. Dakar. Doctor Ly says skin bleaching has become a problem throughout Senegal. She says the chemicals are now more dangerous because they are stronger. Some cases have resulted in blackened fingernails, infections and permanent skin damage.

And these are not the only risks. Experts say some people who change their skin color suffer emotional damage. They feel regret and sadness. They feel that instead of risking their health, they should have learned to love and accept their skin color as it was.

59.Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “bleaching”?

A.coloring     B.changing    C.lighting        D.pleasing

60.Why has the skin lightening become a common activity all over the world?

A.There are many products that can make the dark skin light.

B.Many people with dark skin have no confidence.

C.People with light skin seem to have more advantages over people with dark skin.

D.People with dark skin are forced by the pressure of their families.

61.According to the text customers using the bleaching products would also risk______.

A.finger damage       B.low weight      C.skin cancer       D.emotional damage

62.The writer’s attitude toward using the bleaching products is______.

A.supportive   B.positive     C.doubtful       D.negative

第二部分 阅读理解(共25小题;第一节每小题2分,第二节每小题1分,满分45分)

       阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

       The holiday is upon us. Finally, after months of study, you have some time to yourself. So, why not read a book? Well, some people will say, "Why bother with books? We have the Internet and other media that offer a lot more colorful entertainment. Books are history!" But don't be fooled. I'm sure there's still a lot to be said for reading.

       One clear reason is that a well-chosen book is a wonderful source of vocabulary, so long as you have a good dictionary, of course. Believe me, it's far easier to get new English words and phrases from a book or an article than it is from the TV or the Internet.

       But another more important point is that books give you something that modern media simply can not. The average webpage is picture-heavy and the text is often designed to make it as easy to read as possible. While "easy" may be attractive, unfortunately it's of little use for any long-term development of reading skills and the general language level. Because of that, there's still no substitute (替代品) of a book.

       But perhaps the best single reason is that simply choosing what you read and doing it independently means that it's something you do by and for yourself. You can choose what you want to read. It's hard work, but somewhere down the line, you'll find that what once seemed like a duty is now a pleasure.

41.How many reasons for reading a book does the author mention in the passage?

       A.Three          B.Two      C.One     D.Four

42.According to the passage, we basically need a ____ in reading.

       A.television           B.pencil     C.notebook  D.dictionary

43.In the author's opinion, reading on the Internet may____.

       A.develop long-term reading skills    B.improve the general language ability

       C.not take the place of reading books   D.be an effective way of reading

44.The passage is written mainly to ____.

       A.share the pleasure of reading books

       B.advise readers to read books

       C.stress the importance of reading online

       D.help readers to choose good books

    Will you get a good job? What will you do? Many new graduates feel lost when they consider the endless list of career choices. They’ve invested a lot of money for their diploma(文凭)and now an important question stares them in the fact.

    I’ve seen so many now graduates who do not know how to use the degree they have just earned. An example was Dave,who loved sports and had played baseball throughout his college years. He had his heart set on working for Nike. But he had never made clear in his own mind what kind of job he could do for Nike,so nothing ever happened. Another example was Allison,who was a history major. She wanted to work as an event planner,but unfortunately,no one hired her. Why? No experience.

    Failing to do some solid career exploration first,to get a clear idea of the types of jobs you can do,is a big error that many college students make. After our suggestion,Dave and Allison both found their jobs. To ensure a brighter future,follow these effective strategies:

    —Make educated career choices. Identify the job you want. Conduct research. Ask parents to advise you on actual job duties. Consider what your natural talents are,and look for positions where you can use them.

    —Don’t rely on the Internet. Networking is an effective tool—be sure it’s a job—hunting strategy you use. New studies from the Department of Labor state that only 4% of job-seekers found their job on the Internet. The fact is that 63% of all jobs are filled by contacts.

    Employers are making quick decisions. Most people lose the job in the first minute of the interview. It’s deadly to let the employers focus quickly on how well you can perform the job.

    —Practice your interviewing skills. Be ready for the tough questions by first writing out good answers to possible questions and having a role-playing interview with your friend.

60.What does the author seem to be most probable?

    A.A job-hunter.        B.A magazine editor.

    C.A website owner.       D.A job-seeking adviser.

61.In order to be well prepared for the interview, you’d better ____________.

    A.surf the Internet for contacts

    B.get along well with your workmates

  C.practice the interview for several times

  D.take care of your dress

62.According to the text it is suggested that Dave should ____________.

    A.let others know what he can do for them

    B.study further to get a higher degree

    C.give up his interest in playing basketball

    D.take part-time jobs first

63.For Allison, she should ____________.

    A.find a job in another field

    B.find some work to gain work experience

  C.not tell the employer her major

    D.offer more personal information

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